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Date: 02 November 2005 10:39:22
And yes, I am aware that I've been tagged at least twice. So here we go.
Ten years ago: I was 13. We had just almost adopted a little girl, and experienced the inadequacies of the adoption system. The second most difficult thing I'd ever had to deal with. Following this- my 3rd year of secondary school- would be the most difficult, thanks to a certain girl who decided make my life a misery. An experience I didn't think I'd come through. But I did. In February I would move schools, and learn that there were people who wanted to be friends with me.
Five years ago: I'd finished my A-levels, and got the grades I needed to come to Swansea, my first choice University. I was working in an office saving money for my gap year placement in America, which turned out to be one of the best experiences I've had. I was enjoying the freedom of no homework/exams to worry about, and was really involved in church life. So many things to look forward to. A happy time :)
One year ago: The start of one of the hardest times since I was 13 (see ‘ten years ago'). I'd decided to come back to Swansea to do my masters. Shortly after my world fell apart, and I lost one of the most important people in my life, albeit only for a few months. I didn't know this at the time. I was also wondering whether the whole masters thing was really such a good idea, and considering giving up completely, while living in the worst student accommodation I've had. I got through thanks to a combination of stubbornness (simply refusing to give up) and the support of some wonderful friends.
Five yummy things: chocolate brownies, apple crumble and custard, my mum's (veggie) canaloni (for some reason the same thing tastes so much better when in a different shape, lasagne just isn't the same!), red wine, ice cream.
Five songs I know by heart: The sound of silence, Paul Simon. Matty Groves, traditional folk song. Manchester Rambler, Ewan MacColl. California Dreamin', Mamas and Papas. The Streets of London, Ralph McTell.
Five things I would do with a lot of money: Buy a little house with a bit of space and a garden. Pay off my student loan. Travel, everywhere, starting with the UK. Give some to my aunt and uncle (my mum's brother and sister) so they wouldn't have so many money worries. Give some to the Woodcraft folk (whose funding has been cut) which was a large part of my childhood and inspired my passion for the outdoors.
Five places I would escape to: Inominate tarn in the Lake District. In fact, anywhere in the Lake District. My garden (when I have one!). My room with a cup of tea and a good book. The company of a good friend.
Five things I would never wear: Fur. PVC. Pink lipstick. Killer heels (there's a reason they're called that!). False nails.
Five favourite TV shows: this is hard, not impressed with TV right now. Only Fools and Horses, A year at Kew, Ally McBeal, Waking the dead. Dr Who.
Five things I enjoy doing: Being with friends. Laughing. Climbing hills! Travelling and seeing new places. Music (listening to it, singing it, playing it, anything).
Favourite toys: rabbit; a well-love stuffed toy I've had since I was born, and is, surprisingly enough, a rabbit! Jigsaw puzzles. Lego. Um. Do swings count?? My imagination?
Five people: Um. Anyone who's reading this and hasn't done it already and wants to?? I think most people have been tagged already, at least once!